From 61a6caefbbae30f6a02b14a1e409a98a0298551d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kevin White Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:50:16 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Change to designing alternative text tip #297 --- source/designing.html.erb.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/designing.html.erb.md b/source/designing.html.erb.md index d4733178..4d3e6bd5 100644 --- a/source/designing.html.erb.md +++ b/source/designing.html.erb.md @@ -559,7 +559,7 @@ Consider how page information is presented in different sized viewports, such as {:.attach_permalink} ## Provide alternative text for images -Provide text which describes the purpose of each image. Images might convey information, provide decoration, or support functionality. Alternative text is not needed for purely decorative images that don't add information to the page. +Consider how imagery, sound, or video will be accessed by users unable to perceive visual or audio content. The design should provide a way to access video or audio transcripts, captions, or audio descriptions. Imagery may be informational (for example, a chart), functional (for example, icons and image buttons), or decorative (for example, 'smiling person' photography). Communicate with writers and developers to convey those needs. {::nomarkdown} <%= example 'Alternative text indicates functional purpose' %>